Sensex starts on a flat note; L&T, RIL top gainers

The S&P BSE Sensex started on a flattish note in morning trade but with a positive bias, led by gains in L&T, Infosys, RIL, Maruti Suzuki, and Asian Paints. The Nifty50 was trading above its crucial support level of 7,550, supported by gains in power, consumer durable, capital goods, and consumer durable stocks.